SAMARIUM CARBONATE

Samarium Carbonate has specialized uses in glass, phosphors, lasers, and thermoelectric devices. Samarium is added to ceramics and glasses where it increases absorption of infrared light. It is also used as catalyst and chemical reagent. Samarium catalysts assist decomposition of plastics, dechlorination of pollutants. These magnets are found in small motors, headphones, and high-end magnetic pickups for guitars and related musical instruments.